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MSI Optix MAG272CQR vs Samsung Odyssey G5 S27CG552

Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MAG272CQR

27″ · 2560×1440 · 165 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 73.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution80
Panel66
Response time90
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Monitor · Samsung

Samsung Odyssey G5 S27CG552

27″ · 2560×1440 · 165 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 73.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution80
Panel66
Response time90
Verdict

MSI Optix MAG272CQR and Samsung Odyssey G5 S27CG552 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI Optix MAG272CQRSamsung Odyssey G5 S27CG552
73Gear score73
27″Screen size27″
2560×1440Resolution2560×1440
165 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
VAPanelVA
1 msResponse time1 ms
≈ $380Estimated price—

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is MSI Optix MAG272CQR or Samsung Odyssey G5 S27CG552 better?

MSI Optix MAG272CQR and Samsung Odyssey G5 S27CG552 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73.

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